FSX not starting

[jwevans83]

Hi,
my FSX installation wont start, every time i try to start it Get this error message saying

" Failed to start process for this game: This application has failed to start because its side by side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe for more detail." ( 0x36b1). please help me fix this so i can get my flight sim up and running again.

[JJ FSX]

This specific problem occurs when either correct access permissions for both the User and/or the Steam Client software were not in place during the install OR when for other reasons, like deletion, the CORRECT versions of the two C++ redistributable (32bit and 64bit) that FSX needs are missing. If it worked previously then these were unwittingly UNINSTALLED by the user (some uninformed users think they only need the latest version of the C++ redistributable in their OS and do this a lot), or for any other reason, this side by side error is indicative that these pre-requisites are missing and need to be re-installed.

FSX is 16 years old and did not know about nor have to deal with modern Windows Protected Folders System (WPFS) first introduced with Windows 7. When FSX was created there was no Windows 7 or WPFS and FSX needs access to folders that once were not protected by WPFS but now are. This is why the Steam client software, the installing user, and the FSX.exe executable all require administrator privileges.

Solution for Side by Side error in FSX:

1. Make sure you are logged in as an administrator and;


2. Re-run both the 32bit and 64bit "2005 C++ redistribute-able" installers again. Steam places them on our own computers at;

"C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks shared\_commonredist\vcredist\2005"

(Note the space " " between the words "Steamworks and "shared" in the path)

The filenames inside the "2005" folder are "vcredist_x64.exe" and "vcredist_x86.exe".

Run/install both of them.

(Note: If you installed STEAM on another drive ADJUST the path accordingly.)


3. Verify in Windows Control Panel, Programs and Features applet to ensure they both are installed. Listed as:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable ....version 8.0.61001 and
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistrubutable (x64)....version 8.0.61000

4. Start FSX.


Good Luck, Happy Flying
Mark this as the solution if it works for you.

[dxavier19]

same problem here.

but i didnt understand the 3rd step

(windows 10 > x64>)

[squidek4]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3304160220
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3061754150
no problem with Windows 11 PRO ..all old Windows Vista ADD'ons works great. No problem with setup Tahiti X, Africa Airstrip X or Tongass Fjords from Windows Vista and many other Add'ons from year 2007 and up

[JJ FSX]

Originally posted by dxavier19:

same problem here.

but i didnt understand the 3rd step

(windows 10 > x64>)

Clarification:

3. Verify using Windows Control Panel, Programs and Features applet to ensure they both are installed. They are Listed as:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable ................version 8.0.61001
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistrubutable (x64)....version 8.0.61000

[ian1.hallwood]

thanks JJFSX that worked a treat!

[caio.ferreira19]

I've tried a lot of Stuff and nothing yet... unnistalled 3 times, tried the beta Version, Re-runned both the 64bit "2005 C++ redistribute-able... and the game stills loading, doesn't starts at all... Anyone else? Steam won't give my money back.

[squidek4]

Originally posted by caio.ferreira19:

I've tried a lot of Stuff and nothing yet... unnistalled 3 times, tried the beta Version, Re-runned both the 64bit "2005 C++ redistribute-able... and the game stills loading, doesn't starts at all... Anyone else? Steam won't give my money back.

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https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3061754150
check this... (testet, works with Win10 22H2 and Win11 22H2 (23H2 not testet))
1) install: msxml4-KB2758694-eng.exe
2) after first FSX install - check: rename folder CommonRedist to _CommonRedist
3) Start FSX again